Multiple Myeloma Quiz

What symptom did Babs experience that is related to her increased thirst?

• Lytic bone lesions

• Anemia

• Renal failure

• Hypercalcemia

What type of cells are affected in Multiple Myeloma?

• Platelets

• Plasma cells

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

What is the result of monoclonal production of immunoglobulins in Multiple Myeloma?

• Hypercalcemia

• Anemia

• Renal failure

• Increased risk of infection

Which mechanism of Multiple Myeloma leads to bone lesions?

• Crowding of the bone marrow

• Monoclonal production of immunoglobulins

• Decreased production of normal immunoglobulins

• Increased bone turnover

What does the 'A' in the CRAB acronym stand for?

• Anxiety

• Appetite loss

• Anemia

• Arthritis

Which test is used to detect monoclonal production of IgG in Multiple Myeloma?

• Bone scan

• MRI

• Electrophoresis

• Complete blood count

What is a common diagnostic method for detecting anemia in Multiple Myeloma?

• Bone marrow biopsy

• X-ray

• Electrophoresis

• Complete blood count

What is the primary goal of a bone marrow transplant in Multiple Myeloma treatment?

• Symptom management

• Disease regression

• Curative treatment

• Pain relief

Why might bone marrow transplants be challenging for elderly patients with Multiple Myeloma?

• They require long hospital stays

• They are too costly

• They are hard on the patient's body

• They are not effective

What does the 'B' in the CRAB acronym represent?

• Bone lesions

• Blood pressure

• Bloating

• Breathing issues